Acetal Tablet (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

As aceclofenac, take 100 mg once every 12 hours, twice a day. This medication should be taken whole without chewing or crushing. Adjust according to symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, it should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

This medication should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist before use for individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily. Drinking heavily while taking this medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication can affect the heart and cerebral blood vessels, potentially leading to serious cardiovascular issues such as myocardial infarction or stroke. People with risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking should use this medication cautiously, at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. Cardiovascular symptoms should be carefully monitored in consultation with a physician during use. This medication can cause serious problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforation; therefore, individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease or elderly patients should be particularly cautious. The risk may increase with long-term use, and any gastrointestinal symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with healthcare providers. Individuals with active peptic ulcers, bleeding, or a history of these conditions should not take this medication. Furthermore, those allergic to this medication or similar drugs or with a history of allergic reactions such as asthma or urticaria should refrain from using it. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function, pregnant women in late pregnancy, nursing mothers, and those with inflammatory bowel disease should not use this medication. This medication can have various side effects, commonly including dizziness or gastrointestinal disturbances, but may also rarely cause serious skin reactions, blood abnormalities, or kidney and liver issues. If such symptoms occur, immediate medical attention should be sought. Before taking this medication, the risks and benefits should be carefully weighed, and particularly those with hypertension, heart failure, or kidney disease should regularly check blood pressure and kidney function. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, patients taking digoxin, anticoagulants, diabetes medications, diuretics, etc., must consult with a physician. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, especially in the last three months, and should be used cautiously at the lowest dose during the early or mid-pregnancy. Nursing mothers should also discontinue breastfeeding or consult a physician before use. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been established, so use is not recommended. Elderly patients are at higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, so extra caution is advised when taking this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms may include gastrointestinal irritation, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, seizures, therefore immediate medical attention should be sought.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, gastrointestinal bleeding, severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa), shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy throughout the body, sudden and extremely severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, changes in urine output

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• abnormal liver enzyme levels
• itching
• rash
• skin adverse reactions
• anemia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• neutropenia
• hemolytic anemia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle